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Why are GPS devices not used during orienteering races?

Rules forbid artificial aids competitors can refer to.

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  1. GPS maps are always wrong
  2. Rules forbid artificial aids competitors can refer to ✔
  3. GPS drains the compass battery

Why: Competition rules ban navigation aids you can consult during the race.

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Answer: Rules forbid artificial aids competitors can refer to. Competition rules ban navigation aids you can consult during the race.

  1. Orienteering en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering
    IOF rules forbid the use of artificial aids that competitors can refer to during a race
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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